Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

We exist to transform lives from barely surviving to thriving – for every child, every family, every village.

ODI invests in the people of Ghana by developing and equipping their cultural leaders. We do this by empowering them to become change agents in their communities, and by investing in projects that foster positive changes in enterprise development, health and human services, technology, and virtue-based leadership.

Vision

We envision thriving villages where every child, every family, and every community has the opportunity to flourish. Our goals are to expand access to technology, spark innovation in healthcare and foster curiosity in education, strengthen economic security through farming and entrepreneurship, ensure access to clean water and sanitation for every household, and build strong connections with local leaders to create lasting solutions.

✔︎ Expand access to technology that connects communities and opportunities.

✔︎ Foster innovation in healthcare and education to improve the quality of life.

✔︎ Strengthen economic security through farming and entrepreneurship initiatives.

✔︎ Ensure access to clean water and sanitation for every household.

✔︎ Build partnerships with local leaders to develop sustainable, community-driven solutions.

Values

Others First: At Operation Dignity International, “Others First” means serving with compassion and humility—putting people’s needs before our own to restore dignity and hope in every community we touch.

Dignity Always: Every person deserves respect, compassion, and has worth—no matter their circumstances. We serve others in ways that honor their humanity and strengthen their hope.

Integrity in Action: We will do what is right - always. We serve with honesty, accountability, and transparency so that every action reflects our values and earns the trust of those we serve.